Very Impressive Dermarolling And Minxodil Results - From Tressless
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When you microneedle with dr pen on 1mm is it supposed to hurt? I only had a little stinging and slight redness but it was never really painfull is that enough or should I try 1.5mm next time?
Hi everyone, I started with the procedure in September (Microneedling 1mm with Dermapen A6 1x Weekly and 0.5ml minoxidil everyday as I can’t tolerate more) and well, I know I haven’t reached month 6 but shouldn’t I see at least some kind of progress?
I mean, I’m not expecting a full recovery but I thought I could cover my crown a bit. The only thing I got (and I’m not sure if it’s because of the procedure) is vellus hairs in my temples. I’m not sure how to tell if those are miniaturized hairs or hairs that have grown because of the needling.
If anything, I’d say my hair looks way worse than in September.
I thought this could save me at least a year or two so that (hopefully) Samumed or Follica launched their products by then. Don’t know what to add to the mix after this, really (can’t take finasteride because I had a really bad time with it a few years ago).
I mean, I’m not expecting a full recovery but I thought I could cover my crown a bit. The only thing I got (and I’m not sure if it’s because of the procedure) is vellus hairs in my temples. I’m not sure how to tell if those are miniaturized hairs or hairs that have grown because of the needling.
If anything, I’d say my hair looks way worse than in September.
I thought this could save me at least a year or two so that (hopefully) Samumed or Follica launched their products by then. Don’t know what to add to the mix after this, really (can’t take finasteride because I had a really bad time with it a few years ago).
I’m using 1mm and it definitely hurts in areas where the hair loss is worst. Other areas are not really painful to needle, I would rather call it an uncomfortable feeling. My entire scalp turns very red straight after needling though.
Hi everyone,
I want to start using pen but there are several kind of it and i don't have enough information which one is more or less good, if you don't mind, could you please recommend me?
I have diffuse thinning, maybe it is DUPA, because my donor area is thinning as well.
Thanks in advance
I want to start using pen but there are several kind of it and i don't have enough information which one is more or less good, if you don't mind, could you please recommend me?
I have diffuse thinning, maybe it is DUPA, because my donor area is thinning as well.
Thanks in advance
I’m happy with my Derminator2, but have never used Dr. Pen.
Off-topic - I ordered a new laser cap (the Hairmax flex cap), from a European Amazon website where the price was cheaper than usual. It was sold by a marketplace seller, not by Amazon directly. Today I went to the post office to collect it, but inside the package there was a “nail fungus removal laser device”. I just freaked out.
Fortunately the seller has gotten back to me very quickly, and it’s supposed to be a logistics mix-up.
Off-topic - I ordered a new laser cap (the Hairmax flex cap), from a European Amazon website where the price was cheaper than usual. It was sold by a marketplace seller, not by Amazon directly. Today I went to the post office to collect it, but inside the package there was a “nail fungus removal laser device”. I just freaked out.
Fortunately the seller has gotten back to me very quickly, and it’s supposed to be a logistics mix-up.
ScentlessApprentice
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I agree shitty pics, but it does look like regrowth on that temple. I found it curious he takes oral minoxidil only on days he microneedles and one other random day.
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has there been any consensus on which is more effective, foam or liquid minoxidil? provided both are being applied to the scalp accurately
I've used Dr. Pen A7 then later a M8 wireless and recommend the later. The M8 have enough battery power to cover my whole head which is needed as I'm also a diffuse thinner including donor areas.
People have had good results with the really cheap pens too, I choose the A7 and M8 as they have thin needles compared to the cheap ones.
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Greetings again.
Not much of an update, but something for the topic which seems to be a little slow this past month.
Not much improvement in the hair (7+ months now), at least compared to what it was at 3/4 months. Those thinner short buds featured in my previous post(check out profile, easy to find as I don't post in any other topic), are longer, darker, and thicker, but honestly don't make that much of an impact cosmetically. Not really expecting more cosmetic improvement until the 1 or 2 year mark honestly.
I didn't lose my hair in the span of 6 months, so I can't hope to regrow it that quickly either.
Anyway to more interesting things.
I finally jumped into the microneedling pen pool. I ditched the 1.5mm roller and invested in the Dr Pen a7.
Just had my first session and..... I dunno how i feel about it.
It's a pain to use. In that, it takes longer, is way more challenging to cover the entire top, crown, and hairline and frankly, it doesn't feel as rewarding. Perhaps it's because my hair is longer now than it has been in nearly a decade, making it more difficult than it could be when I buzzed my head every 2 weeks with no guard. I also hardly bled at the 1.5mm setting, if that means anything, I don't know.
My head is definitely a bit sore, so I know it did something. Perhaps I need to accept the notion that more damage/more blood, doesnt necessarily mean better results. Perhaps my hard rolling was hindering my results, who knows.
I'll give the Dr Pen one thing tho.... if the 1.5mm roller was a 9 on the scale of pain(remember I only warmed my head with hot water for 5 min, or a 15 min steam sauna, and no numbing cream) then the Dr Pen is about a 2 on the pain scale, so that's a big plus.
Anyway, that's all for now. Will keep microneedling as I know it works for me, just gotta stay consistent and play the long game. Patience and persistence, is key.
Not much of an update, but something for the topic which seems to be a little slow this past month.
Not much improvement in the hair (7+ months now), at least compared to what it was at 3/4 months. Those thinner short buds featured in my previous post(check out profile, easy to find as I don't post in any other topic), are longer, darker, and thicker, but honestly don't make that much of an impact cosmetically. Not really expecting more cosmetic improvement until the 1 or 2 year mark honestly.
I didn't lose my hair in the span of 6 months, so I can't hope to regrow it that quickly either.
Anyway to more interesting things.
I finally jumped into the microneedling pen pool. I ditched the 1.5mm roller and invested in the Dr Pen a7.
Just had my first session and..... I dunno how i feel about it.
It's a pain to use. In that, it takes longer, is way more challenging to cover the entire top, crown, and hairline and frankly, it doesn't feel as rewarding. Perhaps it's because my hair is longer now than it has been in nearly a decade, making it more difficult than it could be when I buzzed my head every 2 weeks with no guard. I also hardly bled at the 1.5mm setting, if that means anything, I don't know.
My head is definitely a bit sore, so I know it did something. Perhaps I need to accept the notion that more damage/more blood, doesnt necessarily mean better results. Perhaps my hard rolling was hindering my results, who knows.
I'll give the Dr Pen one thing tho.... if the 1.5mm roller was a 9 on the scale of pain(remember I only warmed my head with hot water for 5 min, or a 15 min steam sauna, and no numbing cream) then the Dr Pen is about a 2 on the pain scale, so that's a big plus.
Anyway, that's all for now. Will keep microneedling as I know it works for me, just gotta stay consistent and play the long game. Patience and persistence, is key.
Hi again,
Here's how my hairline and my crown look like since I started what I mentioned in my previous comment. I think that all those small hairs are due to microneedling because I didn't have them before.
The thing is I don't think that could be considered progress, since overall I'm still losing ground. Sorry that I dont' have before photos but I haven't seen any change in the rate of hairloss. It has been fast and steady for the past 5 years.
After trying finasteride, minoxidil and needling without success what do you think is left for me to try?
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Lol.
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Has anyone tried fasting in their needling regimen? I believe it was mentioned in one of the prior 700 pages but not sure it picked-up any traction.
Been watching a lot of YouTube videos about diet/fasting and started hearing them discuss increase in wound healing and increase in HGH, IGF-1 during fasting as well.
Wondering what thoughts are on specific fast timing to improve the bi-weekly follica method?
Been watching a lot of YouTube videos about diet/fasting and started hearing them discuss increase in wound healing and increase in HGH, IGF-1 during fasting as well.
Wondering what thoughts are on specific fast timing to improve the bi-weekly follica method?
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Depends on what you want to do imo, if you want to follow the original posters regimen or follicas method use a pen, dr pen ultima a6 is a good choice, however if you want to use daily a roller is better, i have seen really great results from daily mild rolling just before applying minoxidil, chens results comes to mind.
Your regiment is very few. If you to read the minoxidil instructions , It said to use twice a day at last 4hours. I use for 12hours .
The dermaroller tests are with 2mm on a day for a week. You use 1mm.
I don´t know what regiment you are using.
I guess you need to choice a user regiment that is giving result and test for 4 months or more
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I still don't think this home needling does anything for most people after having done for a year or so and not seen a single hair grow, but I have noticed that my head doesn't itch for a few days after doing it